7. To fail to obtain or enjoy; to fail to gain or win; hence, to fail to catch with the mind or senses; to miss; as, i lost a part of what he said. He shall in no wiselose his reward. (Matt. X. 42) I fought the battle bravely which i lost, And lost it but to Macedonians. (Dryden)

8. To cause to part with; to deprive of. How should you go about to lose him a wife he loves with so much passion ? (Sir W. Temple)